At the Plate With ... Ichiro - Softcover

Matt Christopher; Glenn Stout

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0316136794 ISBN 13: 9780316136792

Publisher: Little, Brown, 2003

Synopsis

After playing the sport he loved in his home country of Japan for 17 years, Ichiro left in 2000 and joined the Seattle Mariners. Would Ichiro succeed in the world's most challenging baseball league? Includes black-and-white photos and players' statistics.

About this title

About the Author:

Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-8-Ichiro Suzuki, the most famous star in his native country, came to the U.S. for the 2001 baseball season, was the first Japanese non-pitcher to play in the major league, and proved that he was one of the best ballplayers in the world. This entertaining biography describes that season in detail, and includes a brief history of baseball in Japan from the 1870s to the present. Suzuki's personality, determination, dedication to practice, cultural adjustments, and more are all discussed. A 10-page insert of black-and-white photos is included, along with two pages of stats and career highlights. The 2002 season is not discussed. The name Matt Christopher is featured prominently on the title page and cover.
Kate Kohlbeck, Randall School, Waukesha, WI
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0316136794
• ISBN 13: 9780316136792
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 125